Welcome

I started this blog in 2010 when there were 11 weeks to go before my next Ironman triathlon. People have found it interesting (mainly my Mum!) so I continue to write.
The Ironman is a long distance triathlon; Swim 2.4miles, Cycle 112miles, Run 26.2 miles (marathon). I have competed in one every year since 2004. I hope this blog can help others see what is involved. I find the process of writing it makes me more accountable and motivates me to do the harder sessions when i'm not feeling like it!

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

am: Cycle (recovery)
3 Hours - decided to do this on the turbo. Less messing around and still playing with the position. Just kept it at 175 watts and 90rpm and tried to spin whilst on the aerobars.

Listened to a podcast by Gordo Bryn about nutrition - it seems like the Atkins way of thinking is coming into triathlon - i'm not sure what to think about that. On the one hand you want to become a fat burner and therefore insulin isn't great but you want to repair muscle and move quickly whilst training and racing. I'm not sure what way it'll go - probably best to take the middle ground, a bit of everything.

Part of the turbo was spent out of the saddle - one minute on one off - I figured the UK course is hilly and I need to start getting ready for it.

pm: Run
Upper aerobic 100min - went up to the Serpentine running club run around the park about 7min mile pace for about 30mins. Legs pretty tired. Lots of people milling around Buckingham palace.


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